25/12/2020
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that causes people to avoid places and situations that might cause them to feel:
▪️trapped
▪️helpless
▪️panicked
▪️embarrassed
▪️scared
People with agoraphobia often have symptoms of a panic attack, such as a rapid heartbeat and nausea, when they find themselves in a stressful situation. They may also experience these symptoms before they even enter the situation they dread. In some cases, the condition can be so severe that people avoid doing daily activities, such as going to the bank or grocery store, and stay inside their homes most of the day.
People with agoraphobia are typically:
▪️afraid of leaving their home for extended periods of time
▪️afraid of being alone in the social situation
▪️afraid of losing control in a public place
▪️afraid of being in places where it would be difficult to escape, such as a car or elevator
▪️detached or estranged from others
▪️anxious or agitated
People with agoraphobia may experience panic attacks whenever they enter a stressful or uncomfortable situation, which further enhances their fear of being in an uncomfortable situation.
